Medicaid entitlement for 4 - FY 2026 - T19

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Medical Services $5.170670 million in Medicaid entitlement funding on October 1, 2025, under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778).

The award funds medical assistance payments on behalf of cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and other categorically-eligible groups in Arkansas. The Division of Medical Services, the state's designated Medicaid agency, administers eligibility determination, claims processing, and healthcare coverage for beneficiaries meeting state requirements. Performance runs through December 31, 2025, with place of performance in Arkansas.

The Grants to States for Medicaid program provides quarterly block grant funding to states based on estimated need. States submit quarterly estimates to receive awards on October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1 each fiscal year. Individuals may apply for medical assistance at any time, and states typically provide immediate assistance. Beneficiaries receive care from participating Medicaid providers. States must operate under an HHS-approved Medicaid State Plan and comply with all federal regulations governing medical assistance.